Posts Tagged ‘mosquitoes’
How Do Mosquitoes Grow?
Mosquitoes Grow In Four Stages Did you know that mosquitoes grow in four distinct stages? The first stage is when the egg is laid. A female mosquito can lay up to 400 eggs and each egg is laid one-at-a-time. Preventing the eggs from being laid in the first place is key to improving your…
Read MoreSkeeter-Treaters Travel Tips: The Threat of Malaria
Skeeter-Treaters Travel Tips: The Threat of Malaria As hurricane season in the tropics presses on, the threat of mosquitoes and the diseases they carry, including Malaria, continues to grow. Standing water and balmier temperatures in warmer regions create the perfect conditions for mosquito populations to explode. Here’s what you’ll need to know before traveling to…
Read MoreSkeeter-Treater’s Travel Tips: Zika
Skeeter-Treater’s Travel Tips: Zika Planning a trip to the Riviera Maya, Cancun, or the Caribbean? You may be aware you now need a passport for such travels. Are you also aware these regions are home to several deadly mosquito-borne illnesses, including Zika? Here’s what you need to know about traveling to regions where Zika is…
Read MoreAvoiding Mosquito Bites While Pregnant
If you’re pregnant and you’ve noticed mosquitoes seem especially drawn to you this summer, it’s not your imagination. Scientists have discovered that pregnant women attract twice as many mosquitoes as your non-pregnant companions do. Why? Because they’re are drawn to carbon dioxide, and while you’re breathing for two, you’re also exhaling 21% more CO2. Not…
Read MoreSharks v. Mosquitoes: Which is Deadlier?
As one of the coolest creatures on earth, it’s no surprise sharks are given an entire week when it seems the whole world is obsessed with all things shark-related. They’re fierce predators who’ve inspired timeless classics like Jaws, Deep Blue Sea, and, of course, the Oscar-worthy Sharknado. But did you know sharks only kill 10…
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